A patient is scheduled to undergo craniofacial surgery, a procedure that will necessitate the use of propofol

The operating use nurse should be aware that alternative medications will be absolutely necessary in order to produce what effect in the patient? A) Amnesia
B) Euphoria
C) Analgesia
D) Hypnosis


C
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Propofol produces amnesia, euphoria, and hypnosis. It therefore blocks the perception of pain. It does not, however, provide analgesia.

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